Biology Vocab Crossword

The power house of the cell
The ability of the body to remain in a balanced state
Anything that puts the body out of homeostasis
A state of balance between continuing processes
Information transmitted by a receptor to the control centre
Information sent to an effector by the control centre
The action taken by an effector
The control of solute concentrations and water balance.
Abnormally low body temperature
Carry impulses from the sense organs to the spinal cord and brain
Detect changes in the environment affecting the body and pass a message onto the control centre
a gland or muscle that performs an action in response to output from the control centre
feedback loop that works to shut off or reduce a stimulus; tries to return the body to normal state
the maintenance of body temperature within a range that enables cells to function efficiently